To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed the entire object, paste this HTML in websiteTo link to this page, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed this page, paste this HTML in website

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
CIE-SAM WEEK
(COMMUNITIES IN EDUCATION THROUGH SPORTS, ARTS & MUSIC)
2012
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WBEREAS, North Carolinians have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, arts
and music-related activities; and
WHEREAS, sports, arts and music-related activities contribute to the physical well-being and
happiness of the people ofNorth Carolina; and
WHEREAS, sports, arts and music education provide a foundation for young people to grow and
draw upon throughout life; and
WHEREAS, physical activity helps develop physical, social and emotional health; and
WHEREAS, arts education helps the developmental growth of children and levels the learning field
socio-economically, and also strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall
academic achievement and school success; and
WHEREAS, students who take lessons in music performance and music appreciation scored
higher on their SAT than students with no arts participation; music training also improves children' s
abstract reasoning skills; and
WHEREAS, the State ofNorth Carolina is committed to educating the whole child through
sports, arts and music;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State ofNorth
Carolina do hereby proclaim June 19-26, 2012, as "CIE-SAM WEEK" in North Carolina, and
commend its observance to all citizens.
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
LJJ.'U..J 'LJJ. , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of
North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord two thousand and
twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
CIE-SAM WEEK
(COMMUNITIES IN EDUCATION THROUGH SPORTS, ARTS & MUSIC)
2012
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WBEREAS, North Carolinians have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, arts
and music-related activities; and
WHEREAS, sports, arts and music-related activities contribute to the physical well-being and
happiness of the people ofNorth Carolina; and
WHEREAS, sports, arts and music education provide a foundation for young people to grow and
draw upon throughout life; and
WHEREAS, physical activity helps develop physical, social and emotional health; and
WHEREAS, arts education helps the developmental growth of children and levels the learning field
socio-economically, and also strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall
academic achievement and school success; and
WHEREAS, students who take lessons in music performance and music appreciation scored
higher on their SAT than students with no arts participation; music training also improves children' s
abstract reasoning skills; and
WHEREAS, the State ofNorth Carolina is committed to educating the whole child through
sports, arts and music;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State ofNorth
Carolina do hereby proclaim June 19-26, 2012, as "CIE-SAM WEEK" in North Carolina, and
commend its observance to all citizens.
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
LJJ.'U..J 'LJJ. , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of
North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord two thousand and
twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.